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Pro-active solutions for Atlantic salmon management in Nova Scotia: A roadmap for recovery
(2019-03)
The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is an anadromous fish species native to Nova Scotia that has significant economic, ecological, and cultural value to the people of the province. Atlantic salmon have been in decline ...
Investigating the certifiability of Nunatsiavut’s commercial fisheries: The case of the Marine Stewardship Council
(2019-12)
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification uses market-based incentives to promote the development of sustainably managed fisheries and has brought benefits to fisheries worldwide. However, the MSC is criticized for ...
Certifications and traceability in the Nunavut seal market: Implications for Inuit rights
(2019-12)
As recognized in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), to which Canada is a signatory, Inuit have the right to food, culture, and economic opportunities. Seal hunting is a long-standing ...
SUP Halifax: Identifying barriers to reducing single-use plastics in the Halifax Regional Municipality
(2019-12)
Plastics are ubiquitous in the marine environment with up to 90 percent of marine debris being composed of plastic. Plastic debris poses a serious threat to the marine environment killing millions of seabirds, thousands ...
Exploring Ecosystems in Union Island: A Case Study for Ecosystem-based Management and Sustainable Livelihoods in Ashton Lagoon
(2019-12)
Abstract: In 1994, Ashton Lagoon in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was the site of a 300-berth marina development. After a year of construction, the development was abandoned, leaving the community of Union Island to clean ...
Transparency and communication in Norwegian and Nova Scotian salmon aquaculture industries
(2019-12)
The Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry has the potential to have a significant contribution to economic development and seafood production – particularly in rural and coastal communities. However, the lack of social ...
Ecotourism and marine protected areas: Case Study of perceptions of tourism operators in Nova Scotia
(2019-12)
As “Canada’s Ocean Playground” Nova Scotia relies on a healthy ocean to support its economy and citizens’ livelihoods. As part of the economic development strategy, the province is seeking to significantly increase its ...
Monitoring elasmobranchs in marine protected areas: A Canadian case study of the Laurentian Channel.
(2019-12)
Scientific support for the application of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for shark and ray (herein elasmobranchs) conservation varies widely in current literature. Several MPAs around the globe have been created with the ...
Exploring the Alignment of Human Health and Environmental Health in Canadian Fish and Seafood Policy
(2019-12)
Many people around the world rely on fish and seafood as a source of protein, fatty acids and micronutrients, but nearly a third of global fish stocks are overfished, and overfishing remains a sustainability concern. ...
Enhancing the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Process in the British Columbia Northern Shelf Bioregion MPA Network to Improve Indigenous Participation
(2019-12)
The development of marine protected areas (MPAs) in Canada is increasing in order to maintain and conserve important fish and marine mammal species and habitats. However, with protection comes certain regulations that ...